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A political rally featuring live performances from Branson entertainers took place on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Hughes Brothers Theatre.

To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states are trying to ensure access.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.

Jean White’s mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Florida, just as coronavirus lockdowns began in spring 2020. For months, the family wasn’t allowed to go inside to visit. They tried video chats and visits from outside her bedroom window, but White said that just upset her mom, who is […]

Jean White’s mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Florida, just as coronavirus lockdowns began in spring 2020. For months, the family wasn’t allowed to go inside to visit.

At least nine states had passed laws to make it easier for visitors to see their loved ones in healthcare facilities. Several other states have bills under consideration.

The “No Patient Left Alone Act" bans health care facilities from requiring proof of not only COVID-19 immunization but of any immunization.

To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states are trying to ensure access.

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